It’s all about peaking at the right time. The Giants had a rough patch in late November, but they got it back under control in the last few weeks and have played great football in the playoffs. They’re proof that things are working great in the NFL today. It’s an any given Sunday league where you there’s no way to know at the beginning of the season what’s going to happen in the end. Even with a dynasty like the Pats this season saw their first playoff win since the last time they faced the Giants in the SB, nobody was really thinking they were going to get it together. Having an unpredictable season makes it a more exciting season, with higher levels of fan engagement, and that means more spending. Which is, in the end, what it’s all about, entertainment for money.
If that’s what it’s all about, then why not let the Washington Redskins into the playoffs — or anyone else, for that mater? The Redskins were 2-0 against the Giants this year. Maybe they could have been peaking right now, too!